1. Attraction to the Light in Others- Anti-social personalities often target Creative and Innovative people; inventors, conscious artists, activist, etc. seeing their creativity as something to destroy.
2. Help Aversion- They react negatively to genuine efforts to help others, instead supporting destructive activities masquerading as helpful.
4. Fear of Others- Their actions stem from a deep-seated fear of other people, viewing everyone as enemies.
5. Opposition to Improvement- They feel threatened by efforts to make others stronger or more knowledgeable, fearing their own downfall if others improve.
6. Rational Appearance- Despite their irrational beliefs, they can appear convincing and sane.
7. Hidden Insanity- Their underlying insanity often manifests in paranoia, seeing threats from imaginary sources like Immigrants, Muslims, and non-white peoples. This results in **Witch Hunts**where innocent individuals are targeted.
8. Self-Criticism- They lack the ability for self-criticism and must always see themselves as right (Denial and Projection).
9. Correcting Conduct- Only well-balanced individuals attempt to improve their behavior, unlike anti-social personalities who resist correction.
The characteristics and behaviors of a sociopath fall under the anti-social personality disorder category. Here are the key characteristics:
Personality Traits
- Part of cluster B personality disorders, characterized by dramatic and unpredictable behavior
- Lack of understanding of other people's feelings
- Impulsive and rule-breaking
- Do not feel guilt for harm caused, they take no responsibility to repair the damage
Manipulation Tactics
- Extremely charming and charismatic, often described as "dangerously charming"
- Manipulative, using tactics like:
- Flattery
- Compliments
- Blaming
- Lying
- Gaslighting
- Shaming
- Threats
Relationship Dynamics
- See people as resources or obstacles
- Possess a sense of entitlement and self-righteousness
- Narcissistic with a lack of empathy
- View relationships as transactions
- Highly possessive and controlling
Behavioral Characteristics
- Impulsive and prone to risky or illegal behavior
- Blame others for their mistakes
- Avoid taking responsibility
- Prey on others' fears and insecurities
